[Hiring] Senior Implementation Project Manager @Virtual Benefits Administrator
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At VBA, implementations are more than software deployments. They are business transformations. As a Senior Implementation Project Manager, you will lead strategic, enterprise-level implementations that help healthcare organizations modernize operations, improve efficiency, and achieve meaningful business outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.
- Guide clients through complex implementations while balancing business priorities, technical requirements, organizational readiness, and client expectations.
- Lead highly visible client engagements and facilitate strategic discussions.
- Navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across multiple business and technical workstreams.
- Build trust, influence stakeholders, anticipate risks, and drive accountability.
- Impact client satisfaction, project success, product adoption, and long-term partnerships.
- Help clients successfully implement and maximize the value of VBA's solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Healthcare, IT, or similar).
- 7-10+ years of experience in project and program management roles within the healthcare, SaaS, or technology consulting sectors.
- Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional project teams in a client-facing capacity.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple high-stakes projects and clients simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational acumen with experience managing large, cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of SaaS ecosystems, technical integrations (EDI, APIs), and platform deployment best practices.
- Highly analytical and strategic thinker with a data-driven approach.
- Comfortable operating autonomously in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
- Proficient in enterprise project management tools and reporting dashboards.
- Ability to travel as needed to support client and team engagements.
Requirements
- Experience with B2B SaaS implementations in the healthcare industry.
- Experience with healthcare insurance-related technology such as claims administration platforms, portals, and/or analytics platforms.
- Strong understanding of healthcare payer operations, claims processing systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work independently and be resourceful when confronted with ambiguity.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certifications.
What will you be doing?
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Client Leadership & Strategic Partnership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise implementation engagements.
- Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders and executive sponsors.
- Build strong client relationships through proactive communication.
- Facilitate executive steering committees and project governance meetings.
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Project & Program Management
- Lead complex SaaS platform implementations involving cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and implementation roadmaps.
- Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Monitor project performance and communicate status updates.
- Drive accountability across all project participants.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Data Integration, Client Services, Configuration, and Support teams.
- Coordinate technical workstreams involving APIs, EDI transactions, and data integrations.
- Align internal teams around project priorities and client objectives.
- Escalate issues appropriately while facilitating timely resolution.
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Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify implementation risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support organizational readiness and change management efforts.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of implementation standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 10% travel.
Location
- Remote.
What Success Looks Like
- Build trusted relationships with executive sponsors and client stakeholders.
- Lead complex enterprise implementations with confidence and accountability.
- Anticipate risks and proactively drive resolution.
- Manage multiple high-priority client engagements while maintaining exceptional client experiences.
- Influence decision-making and drive accountability across internal and client teams.
- Align diverse stakeholder groups around shared objectives.
- Deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Guide clients through organizational change and implementation readiness activities.
- Serve as a strategic advisor who helps clients maximize the value of their investment in VBA solutions.
- Contribute to the evolution of implementation methodologies and delivery standards.
Benefits
- Remote/Hybrid Schedules (depending on job role).
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- Responsible Time Off.
- Volunteerism Day.
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Paid Parental Leave:
- 2 Weeks: Bonding Leave.
- 10 Weeks: Supplemental Medical Leave (for Birthing Parents Only).
- Life insurance - $500,000 guaranteed issue.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer match on employee 401(k) contributions.
- Broadband Reimbursement up to $120.
- Health Insurance (3-Medical Plan Options).
- Dental - Company sponsored benefit.
- Vision - Company sponsored benefit.
- Employee Assistance Program.